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Originally Posted by moon
But teams aren't playing for their season every week.
If Florida lost to Arkansas it wouldn't matter because if they beat Alabama in the Championship game they are in.
If Iowa wins every game this year it doesn't matter because their are too many teams in front of them to get in anyways.
If USC beats Washington and Texas/Florida wins out then who cares they aren't playing for their season any more than they are now.
The fallacy that the games mean so much now really needs to stop.
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So USC did play for their season against Washington and lost is what you're saying. Assuming there's going to be 3 undefeated teams in a given year (as you do) is a very rare occurrence and one a plus-one system would help solve.
I think Iowa could have a look at the title game if Texas loses. They should really be higher in the human polls considering they've played the 9th toughest schedule in the country. They also have a chance to make a major impact on the voters with a win in the Horseshoe in November (even if Ohio St. is having a down year). The computers also love them and should continue to do so.
Of course you conveniently forgot about Texas where one loss puts them on shaky ground to make the Championship game.
Just look at last year. Those classic Penn State/Iowa and especially Texas/Texas Tech primetime games lose all their luster in a playoff system.
The way the system works now is the only way to guarantee a spot in the title game is to go undefeated. Lose once and in almost all cases you have to hope for other team's help to make it in.